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This image shows the brain of an Alzheimer's patient.

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·July 6, 2015·5 min read

Changes in Alzheimer’s Biomarkers During Midlife May Predict Future Dementia Risk

A new study reports changes in the spinal fluid during middle age may help doctors identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

This image shows Lysosomes (in magenta) accumulate near amyloid plaques.

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·June 30, 2015·3 min read

Lysosomes Failure to Perform May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease

According to new research, in Alzheimer's patients, lysosomes lack the ability to perform their job correctly.

This image shows the region for musical memory in a brain scan.

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·June 19, 2015·5 min read

Long Term Musical Memory Spared in Alzheimer’s Patients

A new study reports on the anatomic reason why long term musical memory often stays intact for Alzheimer's patients.

This image is a snapshot of a neurovascular unit, consisting of neurons (pink), astrocytes (blue), resident microglia (green), a penetrating arteriole and capillaries (white).

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·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Deficiency of Specific Protein in Brain’s Blood Vessels Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers reveal a potential new therapeutic target for treating Alzheimer's disease.

This shows the deposits of AB in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 1, 2015·6 min read

Sleep Deficit Linked to Accumulation of Alzheimer’s Protein and Memory Loss

A new study reports on a link between lack of restorative sleep and an accumulation of amyloid beta.

Enzymes act on the APP (amyloid precursor protein) and cut it into fragments. The beta-amyloid fragment is crucial in the formation of senile plaques in AD.

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·May 29, 2015·3 min read

Amyloid Beta Causes Memory Loss Before Other Signs of Alzheimer’s Begin

According to a new study, amyloid beta, a key component in Alzheimer's disease progression, can cause memory loss in healthy brains prior to the onset of dementia.

This image is a drawing of a brain slice from an Alzheimer's patient.

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·May 14, 2015·4 min read

Major Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Opens New Pathway to Prevention

Researchers report ApoE4 can reduce the number of functional synapses by interfering with the DNA responsible for synapse formation and maintenance.

This image shows a brain affected by Alzheimer's.

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·May 4, 2015·4 min read

New Link Between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes Discovered

Researchers report they have uncovered a unique connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.

This shows a brain slice taken from a person with Alzheimer's.

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·May 4, 2015·4 min read

Could Green Tea Extract and Exercise Hinder Alzheimer’s Progression?

A new study reports green tea extract and exercise appears to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice.

This image shows stained slices from the study.

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·April 29, 2015·5 min read

Amyloid Beta Production Blocked in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s

Findings promising as a potential early therapeutic intervention for AD.

This is a 3-D image of human neurons in a dish.

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·April 23, 2015·4 min read

Targeting Protein Pathway Could Provide New Alzheimer’s Treatments

Manipulating the rate at which APP is broken down is directly connected to tau levels in the brain, a new study reports.

This image is taken from the study.

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·April 3, 2015·2 min read

Failed Leukemia Drug Could Prove Helpful as Alzheimer’s Treatment

Researchers find a failed leukemia drug effectively eliminates the gene CD33 from the surface of immune cells.

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